US Bridges

EB US 20 over US 52 SB

Good

Dubuque County, Iowa · At Jct. Ia 136 · Structure no. 000000000605735

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 20 over US 52 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 20 over US 52 SB in Dubuque County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB US 20
CrossesUS 52 SB
LocationAt Jct. Ia 136
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46878, -91.11468
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB US 20 over US 52 SB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 20 over US 52 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does EB US 20 over US 52 SB carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is EB US 20 over US 52 SB?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 20 over US 52 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.